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Four all-season SUV tyres gain top Auto Bild test recommendation
1 Oct 2025
The all-season tyre is one of the biggest successes of recent years, growing from almost nothing in the early 2000s to occupy a sizeable chunk of the UK tyre market. Today, the best of the bunch represent a viable alternative to standard summer tyres, particularly in the colder months. In its 2025 all-season test, Auto Bild allrad looks at 11 brands of SUV tyres, declaring four of these to be ‘exemplary’ – including one of the most affordable candidates.
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Triangle unveils EffeXWinter TW421
7 Oct 2025
Triangle Tyre has launched the EffeXWinter TW421, a directional ultra-high-performance (UHP) winter tyre engineered for safety, precision, and comfort in winter conditions. Developed after “extensive” research and development in Europe, the TW421 combines advanced materials and innovative design to cater to sports cars, premium saloons, and high-performance SUVs.
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Hankook’s Dynapro range engineered for 4×4 performance
7 Oct 2025
Hankook is underlining the position its Dynapro range holds in the 4x4 market. According to the company, these tyres are designed to deliver exceptional performance across diverse terrains and weather conditions.
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Premium brands out front in Auto Bild Sportscars winter tyre test
6 Oct 2025
In its 2025 winter test, Auto Bild Sportscars looks at 11 tyres in 235/50 R19, a size found upon quite a few SUV and crossover models, as well as older versions of the Audi S8. Using an Audi Q3 Sportback 45 TFSI Quattro as test vehicle, it evaluated premium tyres head-to-head against mid-range and budget competitors. It gave three products its top rating, but withheld a recommendation from one tyre.
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Several strong results in ams winter tyre test
2 Oct 2025
Winter tyres were always going to be difficult items to shift in an island devoid of any true Alpine regions, but many brands nonetheless offer them in the UK with commendable persistence. These products have a small but dedicated customer base who often support their purchasing decisions with comparative tests published in European countries with much higher winter tyre uptake. The latest of these tests comes from German motoring publication auto motor und sport (ams), which evaluated ten tyre brands in 215/55 R17. It was largely happy with the results and only withheld its recommendation from one product.
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5 Clear Signs You Need a Replacement Turbo
30 Sep 2025
Turbochargers are a big part of how modern cars and vans keep running smoothly. If your vehicle has an engine with a turbocharger, you probably enjoy better fuel economy and a more responsive drive. But just like any mechanical part, a turbocharger can wear out over time. When it does, it often gives you a few warning signs before it fails completely.
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You get what you pay for – ADAC 225/40 R18 winter tyre test
26 Sep 2025
For winter 2025, European motoring organisation ADAC and its partners have conducted their largest tyre test to-date, with 31 premium, mid-range and budget tyre brands battling it out. The tyre size of choice for this year is 225/40 R18. ADAC found just six of the 31 tyres to be ‘good’ products and gave 11 of them the lowest rating possible.
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